2014 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - Page 334

10-30 Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger. How to Check Lubricant 2. Leave the ignition on for at least three minutes so that the electronic throttle control will cycle and relearn its home position. 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds. All-Wheel Drive If your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, this is an additional system that needs lubrication. Vehicle Storage Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. 1. Drain Plug 2. Fill Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the transfer case, you'll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug. { Warning Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10-105 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.